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1. Agave Premier Properties & Investments
Over the Fence Yvette M. Palmer
REALTOR®, SFR
Associate Broker - BR545848000
1891 N. Mastick Way, Suite B
Nogales, AZ 85621
Phone: 520-313-0352
N E W S F R O M Y O U R R E A L E S TAT E P R O F E S S I O N A L …
Fax: 520-761-3307
ypalmer@agavepremier.com
www.SouthernAzHomes.com
Hats that shade the face,
July is Smart scalp, ears, and neck are easy to use and
Irrigation Month give great protection. Baseball caps are
popular among kids but they don’t protect
Fine-Tune Your Irrigation their ears and neck. If your child chooses a
System to Save Money and Independence Day cap, be sure to protect exposed areas with
sunscreen.
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Sunglasses protect your
Residential irrigation systems offer
child’s eyes from UV rays, which can lead to
convenience in protecting your landscape
cataracts later in life. Look for sunglasses that
investment. Enjoy your yard, keep it
wrap around and block as close to 100% of
healthy and beautiful while you water
both UVA and UVB rays as possible.
efficiently, saving time and money.
Use sunscreen with
The Irrigation Association® offers these
at least SPF 15 and UVA/UVB protection
water-saving tips to maintain and update
every time your child goes outside.
automatic irrigation systems:
Play it Safe in the Sun… For most effective
Familiarize your- A Guide for Parents protection, apply
sunscreen
self with the settings on your irrigation
controller. Adjust the watering schedule Choose Your Cover generously 30
minutes before going
regularly to conform with current weather Hey Moms and Dads! Not all sun
outdoors. Don’t forget
conditions. protection comes in a bottle. There are lots
to protect ears, noses,
of ways to protect your child’s skin all year
S lips, and the tops of
long. Here are five you can try.
“Scheduling” accounts feet, which often go
for the type of sprinkler, sun or shade expo- UV rays are strongest unprotected.
sure and the soil type for the specific area. and most harmful during midday, so it’s
Take sunscreen with you to reapply during
The same watering schedule should almost best to plan indoor activities then. If this is
the day, especially after your child swims
never apply to all zones in the system. not possible, seek shade under a tree, an
or exercises. This applies to “waterproof”
umbrella or a pop-up tent.
Check for and “water resistant” products as well.
leaks, broken or clogged heads, and other Clothing that covers your
Keep in mind, sunscreen is not meant to
problems, or engage an irrigation child’s skin helps protect against UV rays.
allow your kids to spend more time in the
professional to regularly check your system. Although a long-sleeved shirt and long
sun than they would otherwise. Sunscreen
Clean micro-irrigation filters as needed. pants with a tight weave are best, they
reduces damage from UV radiation, but
aren’t always practical. A T-shirt, long
Correct doesn’t eliminate it.
shorts or a beach cover-up are good
obstructions that prevent sprinklers from
choices, too—but it’s wise to double up on For more information about protecting
distributing water evenly. Keep water off
protection by applying sunscreen or your family from skin cancer, contact:
pavement and structures.
keeping your child in the shade when CDC’s Division of Cancer Prevention and
- possible. Control at 1-888-842-6355.
Required by law in many
states, these money-saving sensors turn off
your system in rainy weather and help to
compensate for natural rainfall. The device
can be retrofitted to almost any system. “I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me
Learn more at www.irrigation.org liberty or give me death.”—Patrick Henry
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2. Agave Premier Properties & Investments
Yvette M. Palmer - REALTOR®, SFR
1891 N. Mastick Way, Suite B
Nogales, AZ 85621
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How to Grill Steak,
Chicken, and Kabobs MARINATED GREEK CHICKEN KABOBS
Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
If money’s no object, line up the New York
strip, T-bone, filet mignon, and porterhouse 1 (8 ounce) container fat-free plain yogurt Thread the chicken, onion wedges, and
steaks. But if breaking the bank isn’t part of 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese with basil green bell pepper pieces alternately onto
your barbequing plan, consider less pricey and sun-dried tomatoes skewers. Discard remaining yogurt mixture.
sirloin, flank steak, and skirt steaks. 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Grill skewers on the prepared grill until
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice the chicken is no longer pink and juices
Choose cuts that are 1 to 1-1/4-inch thick. 2 teaspoons dried oregano run clear.
Pay special attention to bone-in cuts: make Courtesy of All Recipes: http://allrecipes.com/HowTo/Grilling-101-
1/2 teaspoon salt Steak-Chicken-and-Kabobs/Detail.aspx
sure the steak is an even thickness. Meat
near the bone will take longer to cook. 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed dried rosemary Green Grilling
Over-marinating can result in tough or 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken If you want to be
mushy meat. For additional ways to flavor a breast halves - cut into 1 inch pieces environmentally friendly,
steak, try a dry rub or top cooked steaks 1 large red onion, cut into wedges you’ll need to forgo
with herbed butter. 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-1/2 charcoal grilling and
inch pieces embrace gas or electric
Sear steaks over direct heat, then move grilling to reduce emissions.
them to indirect heat to finish cooking. For If you have a charcoal grill,
a 1-inch thick steak, a general guide is 5 to In a large shallow baking dish, mix the
opt for natural lump
7 minutes per side for medium-rare (145 yogurt, feta cheese, lemon zest, lemon
charcoal, which contains
degrees F). For an accurate reading—and juice, oregano, salt, pepper, and
fewer impurities. Light the
to avoid cutting into that sublime steak— rosemary. Place the chicken in the dish,
charcoal with an electric
use a meat thermometer to test for and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate 3
charcoal lighter.
doneness. hours in the refrigerator.
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